Music Artist HuiMei Shi (ShiMei) is Nominated for LABA Icon Award

Music artist HuiMei Shi (ShiMei)

HuiMei Shi (ShiMei), an internationally renowned singer and musician, has been nominated for a LABA Icon Award. The 5th LABA Icon Awards ceremony will be held on March 15th, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. She is being honored as a first-class musical artist, a creative lyricist, composer, and singer. As a prominent female in the contemporary musical world, her outstanding accomplishments are widely recognized both domestically and internationally.

HuiMei Shi (ShiMei), a native of Beijing, is a distinguished singer/songwriter who holds a Master’s degree and is recognized for her multifaceted contributions to music and culture. She is a member of the China Democratic National Construction Association, the Chinese Musicians Association, the China Acrobats Association, and the Beijing Musicians Association. She has also been honored as a World Outstanding Chinese Artist, International Cultural Ambassador, Sino-French Cultural Exchange Ambassador, International Cultural Image Ambassador, Asian Pop Musician, and Chinese Charity Ambassador.

Music artist HuiMei Shi

In 2024, Shi received two major accolades: the World Outstanding Chinese Artist Certificate and the title of Sino-French Cultural Exchange Ambassador. These honors represent not only international recognition of her musical talent and distinctive vocal style but also serve as a profound affirmation of her artistic accomplishments.

Standing at this new point of achievement, Shi regards these honors as both a privilege and a responsibility. She is committed to using music as a bridge to showcase the depth and unique charm of Chinese culture to the world. As a Sino-French Cultural Exchange Ambassador, she embraces the mission of strengthening cultural dialogue and mutual understanding between China and France.

Music artist HuiMei Shi

With renewed passion and unwavering dedication, Shi aims to continue sharing the “love” that inspires her artistry—telling China’s story through her music with sincerity and heart.

From a young age, Shi nurtured a deep love for music. Her lifelong dream has been to create and perform works that reflect the spirit of the times, promote positive energy, and express her unique creative and vocal identity. Through her songs, she strives to celebrate Chinese culture, inspire national pride, and highlight both traditional and contemporary values.

Music artist HuiMei Shi (ShiMei)

HuiMei Shi (ShiMei) is one of the rare young artists in the Chinese music industry who excels as a lyricist, composer, and singer. Known for her persistence, fearlessness, and determination, she has created and performed a large repertoire of original works shaped by her personal experiences and the needs of the era. Among her most celebrated songs, “The Focus of Love” and “The Missed Lover” have become modern classics in Chinese pop music. Her songs have accumulated billions of views and downloads, frequently appearing on the TOP 500, Rising Star Charts, and the Asian Pop Music Chart, earning her the Asian Pop Music Award.

Shi has collaborated extensively with renowned Chinese lyricist Zhang Li, receiving valuable mentorship that helped refine her creative voice. She composed works such as “Elements of Happiness,” “Pursuing Love,” “Ordinary Woman,” and “Beautiful Angel.” Zhang Li praised her as a promising musician with significant potential in both songwriting and performance. In 2002, Shi performed the theme song for the television drama “Women Are Made of Water,” composed by Zhang Li, which became widely popular.

Music artist HuiMei Shi

Throughout her career, HuiMei Shi (ShiMei) has written, composed, and performed over one hundred original songs, many of which were created for significant national events, institutions, and cultural milestones. Her works include:

• “Believe in the Good,” “Step by Step,” “Pursuing Love,” “Preserving the Good” for China Media Group

• “Elements of Happiness Touch You and Me,” “Beautiful Angel,” “Ordinary Woman” for Beijing Radio and Television Station

• “Crossing Miracles” for the Winter Olympics

• “China Rising Every Day” and “China Flying” for the 100th Anniversary of the Communist Party of China

• “Working Together” for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

• “Children of the Grand Canal” for the New Beijing initiative

• “Chinese Acrobatics”—the first acrobatics-themed song—for the China Acrobats Association

• “Harvest Wine Song” for the Chinese Harvest Festival

• “With You Protecting Us,” “Healthy China Volunteer Action” for the National Health Commission

• “One Belt One Road” commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative

• “Sharing a Better Future,” “A Thousand Miles of Canal Love,” and numerous other original works including “Dad’s Back,” “Happiness in a Bottle,” “Drunk Through the Peach Blossom Tribulation,” “Written into a Song,” “Seeing the Lotus Again,” “Walking Through Darkness,” and “Salute, Salute.”

Music artist HuiMei Shi (ShiMei)

Her music continues to resonate deeply with audiences across China and beyond, touching hearts with its sincerity, cultural depth, and emotional power.

Here are some of her awards and recognitions:

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